Castillo de Canena First Day Picual, case of 6 × 500 ml
142,90 € VAT included
Castillo de Canena First Day Picual of Harvest Picual is a limited edition made from olives picked on the first day of the season. Green-olive fruitiness with herbaceous notes, ideal with grilled meat, gazpacho and toast. A case of six 500 ml bottles.
Castillo de Canena First Day Picual of Harvest Picual is the most intense version of this limited edition. Made from olives picked on the first day of the season, it offers green-olive fruitiness dominated by herbaceous notes, and comes in a case of six 500 ml bottles.
It is Jaén Picual at its earliest: green, lively and full of character.
Canena First Day Picual at a glance
Producer- Castillo de Canena
- Edition
- First Day of Harvest
Variety- Picual
Intensity- Intense
- Profile
- Green olive, herbaceous
Contents- 6 bottles of 500 ml
Harvest- 2026/2027
Tasting Canena First Day Picual
It is an oil of green-olive fruitiness in which herbaceous notes take the lead. The freshness of early olives, picked before the fruit changes colour, comes through, along with the structure typical of Picual that holds on the palate.
Bitterness and pungency, more present than in the Arbequina version, add relief and persistence, making Canena First Day Picual an ideal partner for flavourful dishes.
An annual event
The olive harvest starts between October and November, and the first day of picking has something of a ritual in olive-growing towns. Castillo de Canena bottles that moment in a limited edition whose label honours a prominent figure in Spanish society every year.
Behind it is a family company that farms its Jaén estate under integrated production certification and controls the whole process, from olive tree to bottling.
How to enjoy Canena First Day Picual
- Grilled meat, which gains juiciness and flavour.
- Gazpacho and tomato soups.
- Tomato and vegetable salads.
- A selection of Iberian charcuterie.
- Toasted country bread.
Its intensity balances powerful flavours and lifts the simplest dishes.
A case of six bottles
Six half-litre bottles make it possible to enjoy this limited edition throughout the season or share it as a gift. Each bottle is opened when needed, while the others keep their qualities intact.
They are best kept somewhere cool and dark, away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from the Arbequina?
Picual is more intense and herbaceous, with more marked bitterness and pungency.
When are the olives picked?
On the first day of the season, between October and November.
Which dishes does it suit?
Grilled meat, gazpacho, salads, Iberian charcuterie and toast.
Is it a limited edition?
Yes, it is made in limited quantity every season.
How many bottles are included?
Six 500 ml bottles.
Is it suitable for cooking?
Yes. Picual is very heat-stable, although its herbaceous notes come through best raw.
How should it be stored once opened?
Tightly closed, away from light and heat, and used within the following months.
Can it be paired with cheese?
Yes. Aged sheep's and goat's cheeses stand up well to its herbaceous intensity.
Product information
- Product: Canena First Day Picual
- Name: extra virgin olive oil.
- Producer: Castillo de Canena.
- Origin: Jaén, Spain.
- Contents: 6 × 500 ml.
- Allergens: none.